The primary election in Texas saw a record-breaking increase in early voting, with 2.5 million people voting early, an increase of 500,000 from the previous record set at 2.3 million. The majority of these early votes were cast for Democrats, with Beto O'Rourke coming within 200,000 votes of beating Ted Cruz in 2018. The surge in voter participation has both Democrats and Republicans, with some believing it could signal a significant swing in November. However, there are also concerns about the potential impact of this higher turnout on the political crisis the nation faces.